WINKLE Meaning and
Definition
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Winkle is a verb that can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are the various dictionary definitions of "winkle":
1. To winkle means to extract something or someone from a difficult, confined, or hidden place by using some force or persuasion. It implies persistent and often clever attempts to bring about the desired result. For example, "She managed to winkle out the truth from her hesitant friend."
2. In British English, winkle can also refer to the act of prying open a clam or similar shellfish to obtain the edible animal inside. It involves using a small pointed instrument or tool to carefully extract the creature.
3. Winkle can also be a colloquial term for a periwinkle, a small edible sea snail found along the shoreline.
4. As a noun, winkle refers to the edible animal itself, such as the periwinkle or any other similar small sea snail.
In general, the term "winkle" is versatile, and its specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.
Common Misspellings for WINKLE
Etymology of WINKLE
The word "winkle" has an interesting etymology. It derives from the Middle English word "winkel", which originally meant a small mollusk or shellfish. This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old English word "wincel", which means a shell or snail. Further, "wincel" is believed to have come from the Proto-Germanic word "winkelaz".
The word "winkle" eventually expanded in meaning to include the act of extracting these mollusks from their shells. This sense of "winkle" can be traced to the mid-18th century. Over time, "winkle" has also been used metaphorically to refer to extracting or prying something out of a tight spot or a difficult situation.
Interestingly, the common edible marine gastropod mollusk known as the "periwinkle" is a variety of winkle.
Similar spelling words for WINKLE
Conjugate verb Winkle
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have winkle
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been winkling
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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winkle
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let´s winkle
to winkle
PAST
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winkled
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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had winkled
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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winkle
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winkle
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
winkling
PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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